Anne Arundel County Jobs Update: How Healthcare and Maritime Careers Are Opening Local Doors

For Anne Arundel County families, the latest jobs story is not just about one industry. It is about two practical paths that feel especially relevant here at home: healthcare, which continues to add jobs across Maryland, and maritime careers, which remain one of the most uniquely local workforce opportunities we have.

Maryland added 2,800 jobs in April, and Health Care and Social Assistance led the month’s gains with 1,400 jobs, according to the Maryland Department of Labor. That matters locally because Anne Arundel County is also showing year-over-year gains in Education and Health Services, along with growth in construction, manufacturing, and trade-related sectors. For families looking for stable work, healthcare remains one of the clearest signals of ongoing demand.

“In our ever-evolving industry, it’s no secret the current supply of talent is insufficient.”

But there is another workforce story here that feels especially Annapolis.

opportunity thrives — Two strong industry opportunities in Anne Arundel County.

At the EYC Foundation’s 15th annual Marine & Maritime Career Expo, more than 140 students from 11 high schools explored waterfront career options at Bert Jabin Yacht Yard. Students learned about engine service, hull repair, rigging, and other skilled paths, while asking about summer jobs, internships, starting salaries, and advancement. After the event, 73% of surveyed students said they were much more interested in marine fields, up from 36% before the expo.

As John Staub, chair of the expo, put it, “In our ever-evolving industry, it’s no secret the current supply of talent is insufficient.” He also said the expo creates both short-term and long-term benefits for businesses. That is an important point for Anne Arundel County. When students can see real employers, real wages, and real career paths close to home, those industries become easier to imagine as a future, not just a field trip.

For our Anne Arundel County community it is encouraging that you do not have to choose between traditional and emerging opportunity. We already have strong local demand in healthcare, and we also have a maritime economy that can connect students and young adults to hands-on, local careers. The EYC Foundation notes that students have made expo connections that led to summer jobs and internships, which is exactly the kind of bridge many families are hoping to see more of.

If we want a stronger local workforce, we need to keep building visibility into the industries already growing around us. Healthcare and maritime careers may look different, but both are opening local doors.

Looking for a job or new career? Go to Annapolis Moms Media Job Connect for a listing of available jobs in the area.